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Another vote for a bug bivy and tarp. In my case it’s a shaped tarp (currently a Cirriform from Yama but I’ve also used mids from MLD and SMD). I like the simplicity of just dropping the bivy

I grew up backpacking in the Sierra with family members who only ever brought one large tarp for the group (usually 3-4 of us). It wasn’t a high-end DCF tarp (only sails were made with that at the

How much do you hate bugs crawling on you at night?? That will be your answer, as it is mine :)

JMT 6 times late July - early August. Rained and hailed on all trips and mosquitos and black flies by Mammoth. I like the privacy of the tent for women. Love my Nemo second generation of Hornet

The best balance is a TarpTent. The company is TarpTent. I love my DiPole, which is roomy, well-designed, and very light in weight. And, rig with rock loops for that slickrock camping. Why carry

Tarp and bug bivy. Later in the season tarp only. I like the weight savings. I second the comment re site selection

thank you for the input! yes the mosquitos were my concern too. What are the odds of having (a lot of) rain in august? Am Di., 11. Juni 2024 um 16:01 Uhr schrieb Doyle Weemes via

I've done the JMT 4 times in July/August/September. ?Last two times with a tarp and don't plan to go back to tent anytime soon. ?At least half the nights I don't even bother with the tarp. ?It's

I have made the trip 3 times.? First and last with a bug bivy and a tarp and the middle trip with a tent.? I prefer the tarp and bug bivy. Last trip I used a Borah bug bivy with a dyneema floor.

There can still be mosquitoes in August, and sometimes hard rain that can unexpectedly flood your sleeping area, so I would not use a tarp if you would like full coverage. On clear, mosquito-free

Hi guys, I will be doing the JMT in August and thinking of saving weight. Whats your experience - will a tarp be enough or should I go with a tent? I'm from Europe so will probably choose Nemo Horner

I hiked JMT twice with different strategies. One trip was SOBO in late July and early August , and the other one was NOBO in mid June. For the sobo (first time) trip we took a leisure approach. We

I second the camp high strategy (weather permitting) and almost never camp at lakes. I also avoid high use campsites on the theory that bears and mini bears frequent those places. Some of my

For dinner and breakfast I normally need 3L of water . But if I hike a few miles then have my breakfast later at a water source down the trail, I only need to carry 1.5-2L water. Usually before a pass

Yes, I've noticed this too. The established campsites and guides sometimes overlook great sites with great views over spots that may have easier access to water. I don't mind hauling a little extra

After having experienced being in treeless terrain on the top of passes with massive thunderclaps and lightning bolts hitting close by, I was motivated to hike early and get over passes as early as

I will keep your w in mind. I’ve backpacked in Sierra mountains many times but never had any trips longer than a week. Absolutely there are many many great new experiences I can’t wait

I understand the allure of camping near lakes, but my first pick is always somewhere a bit higher. Lakeside realestate is usually colder, definitely dewier, and with more mozzies. If you are swimming

I know it's a natural tendency and the guide books, noted destinations and established campsites heavily favor lakes, but consider going beyond the lakes to a higher location. When it's possible to

Yes, but sometimes I would like to camp in a lake area that may be more than half days away from the next pass. Let's see, I believe what really matters is the situation in the wilderness at the